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Welcome to the world of Shannon & the mystery behind the eyes & thoughts of a most talented individual

♠ thank you for stopping by to view my works ♣ The artwork you are about to see spans years of hard work, perserverance, and an amazing amount of "breaking down the door" ♥ I am truly grateful for my gifts and love sharing them with everyone ♦ _Shannon

♠ About Shannon

In past years, Shannon’s art has become as familiar as the internationally recognized celebrities she showcases in her exquisite paintings. Inspired by the contributions of her subjects to the entertainment industries, as well as the worlds of sports and politics, Shannon has an extraordinary ability to capture the distinct energy and spirit...

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...of each of her subjects and to reflect these unmistakable qualities through her wonderfully vivid creations. Combined with a tremendous flair for originality and daring expression, Shannon possess an uncanny ability to express the grace, dignity, strength, and intensity which have elevated her subjects to positions of irrefutable recognition and prestige.

Summary

Utilizing her innovative eye, strong sense of design and inspiring creativity, Shannon has developed and perfected her painting style and in the process has amassed legions of loyal fans. Creative design, vivid depictions and luminous images are well known characteristics of art that is purely...Shannon.

♣ Upcoming Events

Whether in art or music, Shannon travels the globe extensively. From her home town of Bayville, New Jersey to her home away from home in Liverpool, England - reaching out to her friends, family, and loyal fans has been number one in her heart. Stop by now and then to see where Shannon is going and if she will be in your area.

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♥ Life & Work Ethic

Way back in the late 70s, a Rockford, Illinois rock band sparked a lot of hearts from Tokyo to America. Not since The Beatles was Shannon ever captivated by "the music". That changed when she heard Cheap Trick's "On Top of the World", penned by Rick Nielsen. So inspired, she painted a portrait of Rick and presented it to him at a...

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...Cheap Trick concert. The two bonded. Her childhood hero, now a dear friend, has set the bar high in life and business and Shannon has looked at him ever since as a big brother figure. "He is humble, real, and always kind to his fans", Shannon says of Rick. "He has always been the one I aspire to be like when dealing with my business and especially my friends and fans. I have met and worked with many celebrities and he is one of the most talented and underated of them all. On top of that - he is just a really nice guy." The photo at top left header shows Rick with a "Jol Dantzig" built Sgt. Pepper guitar painted by Shannon (one of many pieces of Shannon's art that Rick owns).

Influences Throughout Life

Charles Chaplin is an amazing influence - Shannon is in tune to his music, artistry, production, creativity, imagination, and the list goes on. He has been an inspiration since she was in her teens. Others include John Lennon and The Beatles, Norman Rockwell, Michelangelo Buonarrati, Alberto Vargas, Mark Frederickson, Craig Fraser, and Terry Hill.

1996 ♠ Shannon Gets A Stallone Stamp of Approval

Shannon’s art has garnered the most gratifying of accolades, the enthusiastic support and approval of celebrities themselves and those within the industries in which they have achieved notoriety. One such celebrity, Sylvester Stallone, expressed his sincere appreciation and overwhelming support to Shannon personally moments...

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...after unveiling a five postage stamp tribute to the Rocky series on the 20th anniversary of the release of the United Artists’ Oscar winning motion picture, Rocky, in November of 1996 at New York City’s Planet Hollywood. Shannon worked with Sly again, on the development of the movie poster for, "DRIVEN".

1998 ♣ The World's Greatest Beatles Artist

Shannon prestigious awards in the fields of fine art soon jumped the Atlantic Ocean and caught the attention of the England audience. In 1998 Shannon was donned “The World’s Greatest Beatles Artist” by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool. In 2000 a millennium celebration was held, complete with fireworks and Shannon’s artwork projected on the great...

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...buildings of Liverpool. Her Fab-4 Fame secured her the position of creating over one hundred paintings for the first ever Beatles themed hotel, appropriately called, “Hard Day’s Night Hotel”. The hotel opened its doors in 2008.

More Beatles Accolades

In 2009 Shannon was inducted into The Cavern Club’s “Cavern Hall of Fame”. She is now the Official Artist of The Cavern Club. There is now a “Shannon Gallery” at the Cavern Club and a 9’ x 9’ Shannon painting depicting The Beatles during their last appearance at The Cavern over 50 years ago. Shannon met Yoko at The Cavern in 2013. Shannon presented her with a painting called "The Ono Lisa".

2006 ♥ Over 100 Paintings For A Beatles Hotel

Over 110 Shannon paintings grace the walls of The Beatles' only hotel in the world. The Hard Day's Night Hotel, in Liverpool, was the brain child of Bill Heckle, Dave Jones, and ____ from The Cavern Club and Cavern City Tours. Bill Heckle was pleased when he met Shannon and saw her Beatles Art. She was the missing puzzle he had been looking for...

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...to complete the project. The hotel opened its doors in early 2008. In 2014, Shannon will be opening a gallery website dedicatedt to her large body of work in and outside the Hard Day's Night Hotel. Serious buyers, from around the globe, can finally look forward to purchasing some of the beautiful Shannon Art that exists in this famous U.K. hotel.

About The Hotel

This boutique hotel, set in an attractive 19th century listed building in the heart of the city centre (right on the corner of Mathew Street, where the renowned Cavern Club may also be found), features discreet and tasteful Beatles memorabilia. Hard Days Night Hotel consists of 110 rooms in total, including standard rooms, executive suites and two spectacular penthouse suites; all guestrooms boast modern amenities and clever touches of decadence throughout, as well as exclusive works of art by the famous Beatles artist Shannon.

2008 ♦ Chopper Motorcycles Grace The Gift Shop Shelves

From top to bottom, SHANNON has created the first dozen PHANTASY CHOPPERS® motorcycles. They smack of street hugging velocity, bullet-like curves,fat bottom rear-end torch, and an awesomely bad tempered look that reflects a blatant attempt to annihilate the competition. And that is when they’re just sitting on your shelf!

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Shannon joined forces with King Features and signed on with Westland Giftware to distribute the 3-D radical Phantasy machines. The choppers were a big hit! Shannon is still represented, in licensing, with King Featueres and will present new 3-D projects in the future.

King Feautures

King Features is one of the largest and most experienced organizations in merchandise licensing and entertainment. Among its most beloved and successful classic characters are Popeye the Sailor Man, Olive Oyl and Betty Boop. In recent years, the company has expanded its portfolio and now represents a varied array of pop culture and art properties.